Access control
Commercial access control installation
Door access systems designed, installed and supported by WCC for offices, warehouses, schools, hospitals and public agencies across California. Brivo, Avigilon, Verkada and Rhombus, with mobile credentials and video integration.
The short answer
WCC handles the whole door: electrified hardware, cabling, controllers, readers, platform setup, directory sync and camera integration. Most commercial access control runs $1,500 to $4,500 per door installed, plus licensing if you choose a cloud platform.
What we deliver
Access control services, door to dashboard
Most access control problems trace back to the door itself: the wrong lock, missing power or no fire alarm tie-in. WCC installs every part of it, so one team answers for the whole opening.
Prefer a monthly model? Access control as a service bundles software, hosting, updates and support into one subscription.
Door hardware. Electric strikes, maglocks, electrified mortise locks and latch retraction, plus the conduit, cabling and power behind them.
Readers and credentials. Mobile, smart card, PIN and biometric readers, with the right mix for staff, contractors and visitors.
Platform setup. Door schedules, access levels, lockdown and alerts configured and tested door by door.
Integration. Directory sync with Entra ID, Google or Okta, door events linked to security cameras, and fire alarm release.
Support. Firmware updates, health monitoring and managed access control after handoff.
Platforms
Which access control platform fits your building
We install all of these and recommend the one that fits your building, not the one with the best margin.
| Platform | Runs on | Strengths | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brivo | Cloud | Multi-tenant features, deep directory and HR integration, open API | Commercial real estate and sites keeping their cameras |
| Avigilon Alta | Cloud | Smooth mobile credentials, touchless entry, pairs with Avigilon video | New cameras and doors on one Avigilon platform |
| Avigilon Unity Access | On-site | Local control, pairs with Avigilon Unity Video | Sites whose policies require on-site systems |
| Verkada | Cloud | Polished interface, doors, cameras and alarms in one dashboard | Multi-site organizations replacing cameras and doors together |
| Rhombus | Cloud | Unified cameras and doors at a lower cost | Cost-conscious mid-market sites |
Cost
What commercial access control costs
$1,500–$4,500
per door installed
That covers the reader, electrified hardware, a share of the controller, cabling, labor and setup. Cloud platforms add roughly $60 to $180 per door per year in licensing.
See full examples in the access control cost guide and Brivo pricing.
- Existing door hardware
- Doors with working electrified locks cost far less than doors that need new hardware.
- Credential type
- Mobile and smart card readers are standard; biometric readers cost more.
- Cabling and power
- New runs through finished ceilings or concrete add labor.
- Platform licensing
- Cloud systems carry a yearly fee per door; on-premises systems carry server and support costs.
- Integrations
- Fire alarm release, elevator control and camera links add scope.
Architecture
Cloud, on-premises or as a service?
Cloud
No server on site. Manage every door from a browser or phone, with mobile credentials built in and a yearly license per door.
Fits most businesses and multi-site organizations
On-premises
Software and data stay on appliances you own, with no dependence on the internet for day-to-day control.
Fits sites with strict local-control policies
As a service
Hardware installed by WCC, with software, hosting, updates and support on one monthly bill.
Fits teams that want a predictable monthly cost
Why WCC
Why organizations choose WCC for access control
A reader on the wall is the easy part. The lock, the power, the fire alarm tie-in and the directory sync are where projects go wrong.
We handle the whole door. Conduit, cabling, electrified hardware, controllers, readers and setup. No juggling an electrician, a locksmith and a software vendor.
Licensed for the hardware. Our C-28 lock and security classification covers the door hardware, and C-7 and C-10 cover the wiring.
Designed with your cameras. We also install security cameras, so door events and video are built to work together.
In California since 2003. Access control for offices, campuses, hospitals and public buildings for more than two decades.
How an access control project runs
- Week 1Door auditHardware, power, egress and fire alarm review.
- Week 2DesignPlatform, readers, controllers and door schedule.
- Week 2–3ProposalScope, hardware, schedule and price.
- InstallInstallationHardware, cabling, controllers and readers.
- HandoffTesting and trainingDoor-by-door testing, training and documentation.
Industries
Access control built for your industry
Access control buying guides
Platform comparisons and real pricing from the team that installs these systems.
By region: Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire and San Diego. Also see access control installation services.
FAQ
Access control questions
How much does commercial access control cost?
Most commercial access control runs $1,500 to $4,500 per door installed, including the reader, electrified hardware, controller share, cabling, labor and setup. Cloud platforms add roughly $60 to $180 per door per year in licensing. Doors that need new electrified locks or new cabling sit toward the top of the range. See the access control cost guide for full examples.
Which access control platforms does WCC install?
WCC installs Brivo, Avigilon Alta, Avigilon Unity Access, Verkada and Rhombus, and recommends based on the building, existing cameras, number of sites and whether you need cloud or on-premises control.
Should we choose cloud or on-premises access control?
Cloud access control removes the on-site server, makes multi-site management simple and supports mobile credentials natively, with a yearly license per door. On-premises systems suit sites whose policies require local control or no dependence on the internet.
What credentials can we use?
Mobile credentials on employee phones, including wallet passes on supported platforms, plus encrypted smart cards, fobs, PIN keypads and biometric readers. Many sites use mobile for staff and cards for contractors or visitors.
Can access control work with our cameras?
Yes. When access control and cameras are integrated, a door event pulls up the matching video automatically, which makes investigations much faster. WCC installs both, so they're designed to work together.
Can access control connect to our HR or directory system?
Yes. The major cloud platforms sync with directories such as Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace and Okta, so access is granted on hire and removed on departure automatically.
Do locked doors have to release during a fire alarm?
Yes. California fire code requires locks on egress doors to release as required when the fire alarm activates. WCC includes fire alarm interface in scope and coordinates with your fire alarm contractor.
Is WCC licensed to install access control in California?
Yes. WCC holds CSLB license #819788 with C-7 low voltage, C-10 electrical and C-28 lock and security classifications, which covers the electrified door hardware as well as the wiring.
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